signature
gb/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/ us/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/
A2
English
~ 2900
aláírás, jellegzetes, védjegy, digitális aláírás, szignatúra
NOUN
A2
1
aláírás
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s signature on [a document]
She put her signature at the bottom of the letter.
A levél aljára írta az aláírását.
The contract is not valid without your signature.
A szerződés az Ön aláírása nélkül nem érvényes.
His signature was forged on the check.
Please add your signature here.
They compared the signature on the form with the one on file.
Learner examples
Please write your signature here.
Kérjük, írja ide az aláírását.
I see your signature on the paper.
Látom az aláírásodat a papíron.
He gave his signature to the teacher.
This is my signature.
She put her signature on the form.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'signature' with 'sign'. 'Sign' is the action, 'signature' is the written name.
Meaning
Handwritten name for identification
Collocations
sign a signature
|forged signature
|signature on a contract
|signature required
Synonyms
autograph (Usually refers to a famous person's signature, often for fans.)
Antonyms
anonymity (Refers to the state of having no identified name or signature.)
Themes
law
|daily life
|business
|communication
Definition
Your name written by you to show it is really from you.
A person's name written by themselves, often at the end of a document, to show approval or verify identity.
NOUN
B1
2
jellegzetes
B1
védjegy
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s signature [feature/style/dish]
The chef's signature dish is roasted duck with orange sauce.
A séf jellegzetes fogása a narancsszószos sült kacsa.
Her use of bright colors is her signature style.
Az élénk színek használata a jellegzetes stílusjegye.
That guitar riff is his signature sound.
The actor's signature move is a raised eyebrow.
The designer is known for her signature patterns.
Learner examples
Pizza is his signature dish.
A pizza az ő jellegzetes fogása.
Blue is her signature color.
A kék az ő jellegzetes színe.
This is his signature move in the game.
That song is her signature work.
The hat is his signature style.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'signature' here means writing your name, but it means a special identifying feature.
Meaning
Distinctive feature or style
Collocations
signature dish
|signature style
|signature move
|signature sound
Synonyms
trademark (Often used figuratively for a well-known feature of a person or brand.)
Antonyms
generic (Lacking any distinctive or unique features.)
Themes
arts
|culture
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A special quality or style that shows it is from a certain person or thing.
A unique quality, style, or feature that makes something easily identifiable as belonging to a particular person or thing.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
szignatúra
C1
The antivirus software updates its virus signatures daily.
A vírusirtó program naponta frissíti a vírusszignatúráit.
A digital signature ensures the message wasn't altered.
A digitális aláírás igazolja, hogy az üzenetet nem módosították.
The file's signature indicated it was an image.
Electronic signatures can be used to sign contracts online.
Learner examples
My email has a digital signature.
Az e-mailem digitális aláírással van ellátva.
The program found the virus using its signature.
A program a vírus szignatúrája alapján azonosította a vírust.
We use an electronic signature for the form.
The file's signature shows it is safe.
Meaning
Data pattern for identification
Collocations
digital signature
|virus signature
|electronic signature
Synonyms
identifier (General term for something that marks identity in data.)
Antonyms
anonymizer (A tool that removes identifying data patterns.)
Themes
technology
|science
Definition
A special code or pattern that shows what something is in computers or science.
In computing or science, a specific pattern or sequence used to identify a file type, virus, electronic signal, or other entity.
Grammar
Dictionary form
signature
IPA
GB/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/
US/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/
Syllables & stress
sig - na - ture (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sig)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: signature
- Plural: signatures
Word family
Expressions
digital signature
1/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Electronic verification code
A special computer code that shows a message or file is real and has not been changed.
Examples
- You need a digital signature to submit this online form.
- Digital signatures are important for secure communication.
signature dish
1/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ dˈɪʃ/
fixed phrase
Chef's best-known dish
The food that a chef is best known for making very well.
Examples
- Her signature dish is homemade lasagna.
- The restaurant's signature dish attracts customers from all over the city.
signature move
1/sˈɪɡnət͡ʃɚ mˈuv/
fixed phrase
Performer’s trademark action
A special action that someone does often and is known for, especially in sports or entertainment.
Examples
- The player's signature move is a quick spin before shooting.
- He ended the show with his signature move: a backflip.